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How hard does the wind need to blow at Erin Hills for a stern U.S. Women's Open test?
ERIN, Wisconsin – USGA CEO Mike Whan apologizes in advance for the potential eye roll when he calls Erin Hills golf's Field of Dreams. The organization loves the place so much it will host 10 USGA championships by 2039 – heady stuff for any place much less a property that opened 19 years ago. 'You're driving out here and you kind of keep driving and you go, maybe I missed it,' said Whan during a pretournament press conference at the 80th U.S. Women's Open. Advertisement 'Then you take the left into this property, and it's, if you build it. It just feels – my parents are from Iowa, so it reminds me of the Iowa drive and then you pull in. It's just majestic.' What the blue coats love most about the place is its ability to test players in every facet. It can be stretched out into oblivion, if necessary, but a deft short game and creativity are crucial to tackle the green surroundings – especially if the wind kicks up. It's a long walk. The recommended time to play a casual round of golf out here is 4 hours and 55 minutes. The target time to finish Rounds 1 and 2 this week is 4:54, but good luck. Mother Nature didn't show up when the men played the U.S. Open here in 2017 and scores were, for many, frustratingly low with Brooks Koepka's winning score 16 under. The forecast, which has changed a bit already this week, calls for rain on Wednesday and Thursday and gusts up to 30 mph on Friday as potential thunderstorms roll in. 'It tests every part of your game,' said world No. 1 Nelly Korda. 'It's very demanding. It's firm. It's fast, as well. Even if you think you've hit it good, you just can never – you can exhale when you see it stop. I would say even the weather plays a big role with the shots out here, with the putts. Advertisement 'I think it's a great big hitter's golf course, but it's just demanding in every aspect.' The grounds crew at Erin Hills endured a particularly challenging winter and matters weren't helped last week when a storm dumped a good deal of rain on Thursday and hail the size of a quarter. Zach Reineking, who has been at Erin Hills since the beginning and was recently promoted to the role of co-general manager, joined the Golf Channel Live From set on Tuesday afternoon to talk about the behind-the-scenes prep. 'It takes a small army, to be honest,' said Reineking. 'We've got our own staff of about 35 people and in addition to that, we've got 85 either superintendants or assistants, people that are in the industry who all came out to volunteer for us. A total of 110, 120 total staff members.' Advertisement As for the hail, Reineking said the impact wasn't as significant as a ball mark, but they did have depressions on the greens. After the full staff watered the greens excessively, they brought in a ton-and-a-half asphalt roller to iron out the greens, and they're now back to pristine condition. As was the case in 2017, ownership shut down the course back in October to get ready for this week. The biggest difference, of course, is that this championship is taking place two weeks earlier than the U.S. Open's traditional mid-June dates. That means the fescue that lines the fairways of Erin Hills hasn't quite made the transition yet from a green hue to amber. But, if Mother Nature cooperates, there will be wind. How much does it take, exactly, to get the true Erin Hills test? Advertisement 'We always joke, if it says five to 10, it's all a 10,' said Reineking. 'If it says 10 to 15, it's all 15. There's just no place for the wind to actually slow down. So you, if you can get winds that are 15 miles per hour, sustained, and then some gusts of 20, which I think we might see on Friday, it'll play a factor.' This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How hard does the wind need to blow at Erin Hills for true major test?
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16 hours ago
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A beginner's guide to preparing for the 2025 hurricane season
Watch special hurricane season coverage from FOX Weather, your Hurricane HQ, starting Sunday at noon. Tune in Monday to get your hurricane questions answered by FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross. You can catch it all on your favorite streaming platform or in the FOX Weather app. NEW YORK – The Atlantic hurricane season has started, so now is the time to consider how best to prepare for wicked weather if it were to come your way. Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dexter and Erin are some of the first named storms of the 2025 Atlantic season. Understanding the risks of hurricanes and how to prepare yourself best is essential, especially if things don't go as planned. Click here for the remaining 2025 hurricane names with pronunciations. A good rule of thumb for a hurricane is that the right side of the storm is the most dangerous part of the hurricane. Usually, the right-front quadrant of a storm in the Northern Hemisphere carries higher winds, waves and storm surge, according to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Tropical cyclones often produce widespread torrential rainfall far from the most damaging winds. This means inland flooding can sometimes be seen hundreds of miles from the coast. Why Is The Right Side Of A Hurricane More Dangerous? Preparing a hurricane emergency kit is an excellent way to take matters into your own hands. The National Weather Service recommends using a backpack or storage tub to hold your supplies. It should have enough supplies to last for at least three days. Essential supplies you should consider packing are at least a gallon of water per person per day, canned food, cash, and official documents such as an ID. What To Put In An Emergency Kit Hurricane season, which in the Atlantic Ocean runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, often brings with it a slew of scientific terms. Here is a glossary of some words you might hear during FOX Weather's hurricane coverage and what they mean. These definitions come from a mix of FOX Weather's meteorologists, the National Hurricane Center, and the National Weather Service. Buzzwords You'll Be Hearing During Hurricane Season Noaa advises keeping a safe distance from flooded or damaged areas. Getting to high ground away from water and flood-prone areas is also essential. Knowing what to do during severe weather can save your life and the lives of others. If you're being told to evacuate, you should heed those warnings and stay safe. If you opt to stay home during the storm, here are some hurricane safety tips to help you weather it. Learn How To Survive A Hurricane If You Didn't Evacuate After a hurricane passes, returning to the disaster area or venturing outdoors can pose a unique set of dangers and challenges, but there are things you can do to stay safe. Your local officials will be key in providing information like when it's safe to return home and what areas to avoid. What To Do After A Hurricane Understanding the threat in your local area and remaining weather-aware is significant. According to the NWS, 78 deaths resulted from hurricanes in article source: A beginner's guide to preparing for the 2025 hurricane season
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U.S. Women's Open cut tracker: Live updates on who will make the cut
TOWN OF ERIN − The second round of the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills is underway, with some players looking to better their position to win the championship on Sunday and others working toward getting to the weekend at all by making the cut. The field of 156 players will be trimmed to the top 60 scores and ties. Lexi Thompson watches her putt for birdie miss the hole on the ninth green during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills. The leader's score doesn't matter for the cut. Currently, the lead is 4-under par. But that number doesn't mean much for the cut line as the top-60 scores and ties will advance to the weekend. Advertisement Professionals who don't make the cut will still earn $10,000. U.S. Women's Open cut line According to the USGA, the projected cut line for the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills is currently 2-over par for the tournament as the morning wave of tee times finished play. 6:30 p.m. update: Defending champion Yuka Saso to miss cut With the cut line holding firm at 1-over and fewer and fewer players left to finish, two-time U.S. Women's Open winner and defending champion Yuka Saso will miss the cut after shooting sent packingOne of the tournament favorites beginning the week was Jeeno Thitikul, the world's second-ranked player, but she was 3-over after two rounds and also missed the favorites Yani Tseng (+2), amateur Asterisk Talley (+2) and Lexi Thompson (+3) also did not make the weekend. 5 p.m. update: The cut line has moved A little after 5 p.m., the cut line dropped to 1-over, per the USGA. At that point, 64 players were at that score or better. Ten players were at 2-over. Advertisement Players at 3-over or worse are now very likely done for the tournament. 4 p.m. update: Players 3-over par may be on outside looking in As the morning wave of players finished their day and some of the afternoon groups have made the turn to their back nine, and the projected cut line remains 2-over. At 4 p.m., 76 players were at 2-over while another 10 were at 3-over. It appears at this juncture those at 3-over will be slamming their trunks and heading home for the weekend. Here are some notable players at 3-over who still have a chance to sneak inside the cut line: Lydia Ko (2-over on her round through nine holes) Jeongeun Lee6 (1-under on her round through seven holes) Lexi Thompson (73-74) and Nasa Hataoka (69-78) have finished their rounds at 3-over. 2 p.m. update: The 4-overs are in trouble As of 2 p.m. CT, there were 78 golfers with a score of 2-over or better, making 2-over the projected cut. There were 90 players at 3-over or better, so a lot would have to go wrong for many players for those at 4-over to make the weekend. Advertisement Here are some notable names that finished at 3-over who will need a lot of help for the cut line to move: Lexi Thompson, +3 (73-74) Nasa Hataoka, +3 (69-78) Here are some notable names at 4-over for the tournament: Hyo Joo Kim, +4 (75-73) Rose Zhang, +4 (through one hole) Jeongeun Lee6,* +4 (through one hole) Yani Tseng, +4 (through four holes) Sung Hyun Park, +5 (through one hole) *For scoring purposes, she is called Jeongeun Lee6 to differentiate herself from other Korean LPGA golfers with that name. Morning update: Who is on the U.S. Women's Open cut line? Notable players who are around the early projected cut line of 1-over and need to make some birdies are: Allisen Corpuz, E (1:47 p.m.) Lexi Thompson, +1 (7:40 a.m.) Lydia Ko, +1 (1:25 p.m.) Who is in danger of missing the cut after 18 holes at U.S. Women's Open? The cut line is the top-60 players and ties, which included 78 players after the first round. Advertisement Notable names in danger of missing the weekend are: Yuka Saso, 2-over 74 Hyo Joo Kim, 3-over 75 Yani Tseng, 3-over 75 Haeran Ryu, 3-over 75 Jeeno Thitikul, 3-over 75 Rose Zhang, 4-over 76 Sung Hyun Park, 5-over 77 How many players at the U.S. Women's Open make the cut? The low 60 players and ties. What are recent cuts for the U.S. Women's Open? 2024: 8 over, Lancaster Country Club 2023: 6 over, Pebble Beach 2022: 4 over, Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club 2021: 6 over, The Olympic Club 2020: 3 over, Champions Golf Club 2019: 3 over, Country Club of Charleston 2018: 4 over, Shoal Creek Club U.S. Women's Open tee times Here are the second-round tee times. All times Central. Advertisement After the round, the field will be cut to the lowest 60 scores (plus ties): Starting at No. 10 6:45 a.m.: Kelly Tan (Malaysia); Lauren Nguyen (Houston, Texas); Napat Lertsadwattana (Thailand) 6:56 a.m.: Saki Baba (Japan); Gabriela Ruffels (Australia); Jenny Shin (Republic of Korea) 7:07 a.m.: Nasa Hataoka (Japan); Andrea Lee (Hermosa Beach, California); Esther Henseleit (Germany) 7:18 a.m.: Amy Yang (Republic of Korea); Lottie Woad (England); Ayaka Furue (Japan) 7:29 a.m.: Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand); Angel Yin (Arcadia, California); Linn Grant (Sweden) 7:40 a.m.: Nelly Korda (Bradenton, Florida); Charley Hull (England); Lexi Thompson (Delray Beach, Florida) Advertisement 7:51 a.m.: Minjee Lee (Australia); Mao Saigo (Japan); Jin Young Ko (Republic of Korea) 8:02 a.m. : Jennifer Kupcho (Westminster, Colorado); Ruoning Yin (People's Republic of China); Madelene Sagstrom (Sweden) 8:13 a.m.: Aira Nagasawa (Japan); Dottie Ardina (Philippines); Pauline Roussin Bouchard (France) 8:24 a.m.-: Yuna Nishimura (Japan); Jasmine Suwannapura (Thailand); Asterisk Talley (Chowchilla, California) 8:35 a.m.: Suji Kim (Republic of Korea); Katie Li, Basking Ridge, New Jersey); Minami Katsu (Japan) 8:46 a.m.: Caley McGinty (England); Jennifer Elliott (Australia); Sophia Lee (Fairfield, California) Advertisement 8:57 a.m.: Jude Lee (Walnut, California); Hanna Alberto (Kingwood, Texas); Abbey Daniel (Covington, Louisiana) 12:30 p.m.: Kary Hollenbaugh (New Albany, Ohio); Pia Babnik (Slovenia); Jeongeun Lee5 (Republic of Korea) 12:41 p.m.: Kim Metraux (Switzerland); Dana Fall (Mesa, Arizona); YuSang Hou (Chinese Taipei) 12:52 p.m.: Yani Tseng (Chinese Taipei); Leta Lindley (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida); Hana Ryskova (Czechia) 1:03 p.m.: Carlota Ciganda (Spain); Sarah Schmelzel (Phoenix, Arizona); Steph Kyriacou (Australia) 1:14 p.m.: Haeran Ryu (Republic of Korea); Akie Iwai (Japan); Yealimi Noh (San Francisco, California) Advertisement 1:25 p.m.: Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand); Kiara Romero (San Jose, California); Albane Valenzuela (Switzerland) 1:36 p.m.: Jinhee Im (Republic of Korea); Chisato Iwai (Japan); Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark) 1:47 p.m.: In Gee Chun (Republic of Korea); Jeongeun Lee6 (Republic of Korea); Sung Hyun Park (Republic of Korea) 1:58 p.m.: Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa); Manon De Roey (Belgium); Narin An (Republic of Korea) 2:09 p.m.:. Carolina Lopez-Chacarra (Spain); Moriya Jutanugarn (Thailand); Gemma Dryburgh (Scotland) 2:20 p.m.: Kotona Izumida (Japan); Aline Krauter (Germany); Celine Borge (Norway) Advertisement 2:31 p.m.: Amari Avery (Riverside, California); Daniela Darquea (Ecuador); Hazuki Kimura (Japan) 2:42 p.m.: Sarah Lim (Saratoga, California); Anna Huang (Canada); Hinata Ikeba (Japan) Starting at No. 1 6:45 a.m.: Hailee Cooper (Montgomery, Virginia).; Amanda Doherty (Atlanta, Georgia).; Jing Yan (People's Republic of China) 6:56 a.m.: Jiwon Jeon (Republic of Korea); Gabriella Kano (Fullerton, Colorado); Peiying Tsai (Chinese Taipei) 7:07 a.m.: Wichanee Meechai (Thailand); Nataliya Guseva (Miami, Florida); Shiho Kuwaki (Japan) 7:18 a.m.: Ingrid Lindblad (Sweden); Farah O'Keefe (Austin, Texas); Sei Young Kim (Republic of Korea) Advertisement 7:29 a.m.: Gaby Lopez (Mexico); Hyo Joo Kim (Republic of Korea); Leona Maguire (Ireland) 7:40 a.m: Miyu Yamashita (Japan); Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand); Jiyai Shin (Republic of Korea) 7:51 a.m.: Lindy Duncan (Plantation, Florida); Ina Yoon (Republic of Korea); Sakura Koiwai (Japan) 8:02 a.m: Hyunjo Yoo (Republic of Korea); Paula Martin Sampedro (Spain); Chiara Tamburlini (Switzerland) 8:13 a.m.: Grace Kim (Australia); Youmin Hwang (Republic of Korea); Yui Kawamoto (Japan) 8:24 a.m.: Emily Odwin (Barbados); Maria Fassi (Mexico); Klara Davidson Spilkova (Czechia) 8:35 a.m. Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain); Nicha Kanpai (Thailand); Isi Gabsa (Germany) Advertisement 8:46 a.m. Kailie Vongsaga (Diamond Bar, California); Sophie Hausmann (Germany); Rayee Feng (Short Hills, New Jersey) 8:57 a.m.: Dana Williams (Boca Raton, Florida).; Ilhee Lee (Republic of Korea); Nanoko Hayashi (Japan) 12:30 p.m.: Vanessa Borovilos (Canada); Gurleen Kaur (Houston, Texas); Leah John (Canada) 12:41 p.m.: Sophia Popov (Germany); Anna Nordqvist (Sweden); Hinako Shibuno (Japan) 12:52 p.m.: Hyejin Choi (Republic of Korea); Carla Bernat Escuder (Spain); Brooke Henderson (Canada) 1:03 p.m.: Hannah Green (Australia); Rio Takeda (Japan); Lauren Coughlin (Charlottesville, Virginia) Advertisement 1:14 p.m.: Maja Stark (Sweden); Celine Boutier (France); Megan Khang (Rockland, Massachusetts) 1:25 p.m.: Yuka Saso (Japan); Rianne Malixi (Philippines); Lydia Ko (New Zealand) 1:36 p.m.: Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand); Lilia Vu (Fountain Valley, California); Rose Zhang (Irvine, California) 1:47 p.m.: Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand); Allisen Corpuz (Kapolei, Hawaii); A Lim Kim (Republic of Korea) 1:58 p.m.: Andie Smith (Hobe Sound, Florida).; Arpichaya Yubol (Thailand); Dasom Ma (Republic of Korea) 2:09 p.m.: Mi Hyang Lee (Republic of Korea); Ai Suzuki (Japan); Sohyun Bae (Republic of Korea) Advertisement 2:20 p.m.: Auston Kim (St. Augustine, Florida).; Maria José Marin (Colombia); Seunghui Ro (Republic of Korea) 2:31 p.m.: Linnea Strom (Sweden); Wei-Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei); Brooke Biermann (Wildwood, Missouri) 2:42 p.m.: Celeste Dao (Canada); Katelyn Kong (North Hills, California); Elina Sinz (Katy, Texas) This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: U.S. Women's Open cut line 2025: See who made, missed cut
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What if there is a weather delay during the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills?
TOWN OF ERIN − A light rain started falling during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills about 1 p.m. May 30. No weather alerts have been issued. Should heavy rains or lightning move in during play, here is what happens: What should fans look for if there is bad weather? The United States Golf Association recommends fans download the USGA app for smartphones for immediate push notifications on dangerous weather updates, and messages will be displayed on the large video boards throughout the property. Advertisement Weather alerts will be color coded, with blue and yellow being used for general awareness while orange will signify fans will need to be prepared to move. Any alerts shown in red means there is an imminent weather threat and requires immediate action that is stated in the alert. Per the USGA: Weather advisory (blue): Will be posted to alert fans of specific weather conditions that will require certain precautions, i.e. extreme heat. Weather watch (yellow): May be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is possible. Weather warning (orange): May be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is approaching and they should be prepared to take shelter or return to their vehicles. Weather warning (red): May be posted to alert fans that dangerous weather is imminent, and they should take immediate action to ensure their safety, including exiting all grandstands. When can play be suspended for weather? While players are on the course, there are a couple of reasons the USGA would suspend play. In a non-dangerous weather situation, players and fans will hear three short, consecutive air-horn blasts and all video boards will show an alert that play is being suspended. A non-dangerous weather situation could include the following: Advertisement darkness unplayable course conditions due to weather other situations where play needs to be suspended but there is no immediate danger Play would resume once conditions permit and will continue until darkness. If there is a dangerous weather condition, players and fans on course will hear one long air-horn blast and an alert will be displayed on all video boards around the course. In this instance, fans will also get a push alert to their phones via the USGA app. Grandstands will be cleared immediately and, if lightning is detected, fans are encouraged to seek shelter immediately and to avoid open areas, hilltops (and other high places), isolated trees, golf carts and wire fencing. Play will resume as soon as conditions allow, and the USGA will provide updates to fans and players alike when new information becomes available. What if play is canceled? In the event the weather forces an outright postponement of play, alerts would be displayed on video boards and pushed through the USGA app on phones and social media accounts. Advertisement Fans would then be required to exit and return to their vehicles. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills procedure for rain, lightning warnings
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Amari Avery has to borrow a friend's clubs and still manages to make cut in the U.S. Women's Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) — Amari Avery had to borrow a friend's clubs for one of the biggest rounds of her life and still found a way to make the cut in her first U.S. Women's Open. That was just part of an eventful weekend that also included an attempted break-in at the place where she was initially staying. 'To say it was wild is putting it pretty nice,' Avery quipped after completing her third round Saturday at Erin Hills. Avery's frantic Friday began at about 2 a.m. when she said her family had to notify the police about a suspicious person at the place in Milwaukee where they were sleeping. 'My boyfriend, my mom, and my dad saw the person outside the door, so it was a little bit scary,' Avery said. 'We just kind of stayed back away from the front door, and we were just kind of hoping it would solve itself. It was nice that the guy ended up leaving and the police came and made us feel more safe.' They then packed up their things while Avery's boyfriend, Gavin Aurilia, prepared to board a flight out of town. One problem: Aurilia inadvertently left with Avery's clubs instead of his own. Avery and Aurilia both have played collegiately at Southern California. 'We use the same (bag) from USC, so it's obviously the exact same, it looks the exact same,' Avery said. 'I think it's equally my dad and my boyfriend's fault for not checking the bags. But they loaded it in the car, my dad took him to the airport, and he grabbed the wrong set. That was that, and we actually didn't realize until about like 12:15, before my tee time.' Then the potential fallout from this oversight started to sink in. 'I sat in my hotel at 12:30 like, 'I guess I am going to pull out from the U.S. Open after a pretty solid round,' ' Avery said. 'I was obviously devastated.' Avery got rescued by former USC teammate Gabi Ruffels, who played Saturday morning and was unlikely to make the cut after finishing the first two rounds at 7-over par. 'My agent asked, 'Do you want to use her clubs?' ' Avery said. 'I was like, 'Well, how did she play?' Because I was like, if she's playing good, no one in their right mind is giving me their clubs. I probably wouldn't, either, and I'm a nice person. 'But unfortunately for her, she missed the cut, but it was fortunate for me and she's obviously a very class act, great friend of mine, so she lent me the clubs.' Avery carded a 73 with the borrowed clubs in the second round, good enough to enable her to make the cut. She was playing her 17th hole of the day when darkness forced a suspension of play Friday night. Avery finished the round Saturday morning after her own clubs already had been returned to Wisconsin, though United States Golf Association rules required her to finish that round with the same equipment she'd used at the start of it. Avery got her own clubs back because Aurilia's mother had caught a flight from Phoenix on Friday to bring them to her. 'I can't thank her enough,' Avery said. 'I can't thank my whole inner circle enough. To hop on a flight like that is crazy, and I'm just super grateful.' Avery actually posted a better score with the borrowed clubs in the second round than she did with her own clubs in the third round. On a day when scores across the board were much weaker than they'd been in the first two rounds, Avery posted a 76, though she nearly aced the 189-yard, par-3 No. 6. 'Based on the score and just based on how I felt yesterday, I felt like Gabi's clubs were honestly pretty good,' Avery said. 'I joked with her last night after I called her and I said, 'Obviously, thank you so much for lending me the clubs.' I was like, 'I might take your putter.' Like I love my putter, like everyone knows that. But I don't know, my college coach said I gained putts yesterday. 'I was like, maybe I should take her putter and maybe like an iron or two. But, no, it was nice to have my clubs back.' ___ AP golf:
